BOARDING SCHOOLS Synonyms: 30 Similar Words

boarding schools

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plural of boarding school

as in prep schools

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That was the same again this fall with three Class 6A schools making up their first three games.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Dinnall said that closing schools will allow administrators to work on backup plans for nonessential technology tools, which include attendance reporting.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

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